Health Disorders: Heart Healthy recipes

Heart healthy recipes dont have to be bland and boring. These recipes by NutritionVista use super foods and fresh herbs and spices to provide heart health, while helping normalize cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

The recipes are low in sodium and fat content and high in fiber and nutrients. They also use ingredients that are high in mono-unsaturated fats and avoid saturated fats.

A basic recipe for white sauce made lightly. The Green beans add needed fiber and vitamins to your meal.The chicken can be exchanged for fish and vegetables. Remember the calories add up when you eat more then you are supposed to, so hold off on those second helpings....

Gazpacho or liquid salad as it is often called is a healthy, filling and refreshing appetizer during hot summer days. It serves double duty by rehydrating your body and providing needed fiber. This recipe is ideal for diabetics, hypertensive and hypercholesterolemic patients and people on weight reduction diets.

The olive oil which is added for flavor can be omitted from the recipe if required.

Minced chicken has been used in this recipe. It has a lower caloric, fat and cholesterol content than minced lamb which is used in traditional recipes. A very small quantity of oil is used instead of ghee....

Vegetable, chicken & mushroom stew makes a great meal when made with fresh button or shittake mushrooms. An excellent potpourri and soul satisfying meal for weight-conscious individuals, diabetics as well as cancer patients. Try and use seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers and leek. People who would like a complete meal can add a cup of cooked whole grain noodles and simmer as though in a hotpot....

A basic heart healthy recipe, that we recommend highly for those who need diets for weight loss, diabetes and heart disease.This is good for all varieties of fish.Even though this is 6 oz of a fish serving, the recipe is light as it hardly uses any fat for cooking.The caloric and fat numbers might change slightly with change in fish used. ...

Try this recipe for quick boost of proteins on a busy week-day. Can be made in a jiffy, if boiled chicken is ready & available.Word of caution! Do not stuff your wraps or sandwiches as the calories add up....